Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl

Catalog Number	ACM17786311-2
CAS	17786-31-1
Structure
Synonyms	Tri-mu-carbonylnonacarbonyltetracobalt
Molecular Weight	571.85
Molecular Formula	C12Co4O12
Canonical SMILES	[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[Co].[Co].[Co].[Co]
InChI	InChI=1S/12CO.4Co/c12*1-2;
InChI Key	YMFAWOSEDSLYSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Purity	98%
Appearance	Black crystal
Complexity	10
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	16
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Exact Mass	571.67175
Heavy Atom Count	28
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	12
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Monoisotopic Mass	571.67175
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Topological Polar Surface Area	12 Ų

Q&A

What is the product name for CAS:17786-31-1?

DODECACARBONYLTETRACOBALT

What is the molecular weight of Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl?

571.85

What category does Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl belong to?

metal carbonyl complexes

What is the melting point of Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl?

60°C (dec.)

What exposure limits are recommended for Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl according to ACGIH?

TWA 0.02 mg/m3

How is Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl prepared?

By thermal decomposition of the octacarbonyl at 50°C in an inert atmosphere

What color is Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl?

Black

How is Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl transformed into Co6(CO)16?

By treatment with alkali metals in tetrahydrofuran and oxidation in aqueous solution by iron(III) chloride

What is the chemical property of Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl?

Black crystal(s) and air sensitive

What structure does Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl have?

It consists of a tetrahedron of cobalt atoms, with some bonded to terminal CO groups and others bridged by CO groups.